"(other than Victoria island)." I guarantee there are no palms on Victoria Island ... it's located north of the Arctic circle.Here an info link Cheer...

"I've travelled to and fro 20 times or more... Any species that I have brought back have not been noticeably large.... ""Travellin' to 'n fro" - won't...

The large ones you speak of are at most of the garden centers around here (Vancouver Island). Cheers, Barrie.

"Does anyone know of anywhere else I can try to find some with at least a 5 or 6 foot trunk?Are you refering to Trachycarpus fortunei? I can line you ...

Cut anything dry or dead. No hope of reguvinating those leaves. Water regularly, fertilize and stand back ... boom!Cheers, Barrie.

Here's pics of a male (left) and female (right). The male is a pale yellow in bloom while the female is quite green in comparison. The second pic show...

A garden full of those and you might have a scene from the old Star Trek series. A couple of cardboard cutouts of Captain Kirk and the crew would comp...

Wes ... I was in the West Vancouver store just last weekend. A crazy place right in the middle of a residential area. It seems to blend in well with t...

Here's a pic that shows mine after 3 years from seed. I do little (unfortunatly) to encorage their growth and are in a serious case of being overgrown...

Can't you just put them outside somewhere? Even if it's not sunny, natural light, even on a cloudy day is still better.Cheers, Barrie.

Last year The Home Depot was carrying those palms an they stood about 6' - 7' tall. Cheers, Barrie.

Welcome Arctic Palm!The leaves show a costapalmate form and a dark enlongated hastua. A smaller growth point at the side suggests a multi trunking pal...

I have a friend and gardening neighbor who has a unique tribute / memorial to our fallen troops. It was featured in at least one magazine and local ne...

"I think it's time to move to a little further South to Osoyoos".Is there anyone on this forum from Osoyoos? I sure liked that area when I used to vis...

Wow Jay! Kelowna sure isn't the "one horse town" it used to be. Looks like you had some great weather!Cheers, Barrie.